Firefighters were called to the property on Queen' s Promenade just north of Gynn Square.
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Lancashire Fire tweeted: "We have eight fire engines at the scene of a fire on King Edward Avenue, Bispham."
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In July, Blackpool Councils environmental protection team was called in to secure the New Hacketts Hotel following complaints of anit-social behaviour from residents and hoteliers.
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"Firefighters were called to derelict hotel at 14:22 - please avoid the area if you can and close windows and doors if you are affected by the smoke."
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The 100-bedroom New Hacketts Hotel, which was put up for sale in 2018 for 1.5m, has attracted delinquents since closing around two years ago